Attorney Information

NOTICE FOR ATTORNEYS (05/23/24):

Effective May 23, 2024, the Commission implemented an automated signature process that will reduce the processing time of most settlement agreements. Other than the exceptions noted below, draft dismissals are no longer required for settlement agreements or attorney charging liens. If a draft is included, the Commission will append the submitted documents with its standardized template.

Exceptions

  • A pro se claimant.
  • Social Security Offset language.
  • Industrial Special Indemnity Fund.
  • Miscellaneous non-settlement stipulations.

Questions may be directed to settlements@iic.idaho.gov .

IMPLEMENTATION OF HB 590 (07/01/22):

June 16, 2022 — Wednesday, the Idaho Industrial Commission, announced changes to the Judicial Rules of Practice and Procedure (JRP) necessary to implement the provisions of HB 590, signed by Governor Little on March 23, 2022. HB 590 amends the provisions of I.C. 72-404, and authorizes the settlement of Workers’ Compensation claims on the agreement of the parties alone. Effective July 1, 2022, most settlements will not require Commission approval. Read More

JUDICIAL RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE 

NOTICE FOR ATTORNEYS (03/29/23):

JUDICIAL RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

RULES OF APPELLATE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Helpful Links

A link to the Kulm decision, which provides guidance on Idaho Workers’ Compensation Attorney fees, is available by clicking on the following link here. Please note that not all materials in the Idaho Industrial Commission decision have been included.

Agency policy statements and guidance documents shall not have the force and effect of law pursuant to section 67-5207A, Idaho Code.
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